Pairs Cricket
Modified cricket game where students bat in pairs for 2 overs with continuous batting and point-based scoring system
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About This Activity
Modified cricket game where students bat in pairs for 2 overs with continuous batting and point-based scoring system
Quick Info
high
24
Two cricket pitches 40m x 30m each
Equipment Required
Cricket Stumps
6 sets (18 stumps total)
Cricket Bats
8-10 various sizes
Tennis Balls
6-8 balls
Boundary Markers
20-30 cones
Scorecards
2 per game
Cricket balls
15-20
Boundary cones
40-50
Cricket Equipment
As needed
Dish Cones
As needed
Suitable For
Year 3
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Cricket
Activity Tags
Equipment
Ball Required
Bibs Required
Minimal Equipment
Cones Required
Competition
Non-Competitive
Moderate Competition
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Fun
Teaching Focus
Cooperative Learning
Skill Progression
Intensity
Moderate Intensity
High Intensity
Skills
Tactics
Throwing
Game Sense
Team Play
Catching
Batting
Bowling
Activity Type
Main Game
Values
Teamwork
Sportsmanship
Cooperation
Space
Medium Space
Outdoor
Weather
All Weather
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